Grab an Easter basket and some pastel clothing, because Easter and the Easter bunny are on their way! Whether you’re looking for a fun Easter Egg Hunt for the kids or brunch for the family so you don’t have to cook, we have compiled it all into one place for you.
Events
Eggstravaganza
Where: Animal Rescue League of Iowa
When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., April 12
Price: $10 - $25
What: Let your dog sniff out the Easter eggs during an egg hunt just for the doggos. After the hunt, grab a photo and enjoy yard games and off-leash time.
Radiant Spring Festival and Egg Hunt
Where: Radiant Church
When: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., April 12
Price: Free
What: It’s a celebration for adults and kids with live music, food trucks, prizes, bounce house and more. There will also be egg hunts separated into age groups.
Family Easter
Where: Living History Farms
When: 9 a.m. – Noon
Price: $11 in advance for ages 2 and up ($10 for members), $12 day of for ages 2 and up; 2 and under are free
What: Celebrate Easter the old-fashioned way in the 1876 town of Walnut Hill. Enjoy Easter crafts, games, horse-drawn wagon rides, bunnies, a chick exhibit, and take your picture with the Easter bunny.
Easter Bunny Express
Where: Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
When: 10 a.m., April 12
Price: Tickets start at $23
What: Hop on the train and enjoy kid’s activities and meeting the Easter bunny. Once back at the depot, it’s a hunt for Easter eggs.
Hop Into Uptown
Where: Uptown Ankeny
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., April 19
Price: Free
What: Hop around Uptown Ankeny to meet the Easter bunny, enjoy arts and crafts, and go on an egg scavenger hunt.
Egg Hunts
Waveland Park Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Waveland Park
When: 10 a.m., April 12
Price: Free
Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
When: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., April 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20
Price: $12 in advance, $15 walk-in
Egg Hunt on the Hill
Where: Terrace Hill
When: 1 – 2:30 p.m., April 12
Price: Free, registration required
I-Spy an Egg
Where: Ewing Park
When: 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., April 13
Price: $10
Doggy Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Paws & Pints
When: 10 a.m. – Noon, April 20
Price: Free
Brunch
HoQ
When: 9:30 a.m. – Noon, April 20
What: Farm-to-table Easter brunch with a menu featuring local ingredients, house made pastries, and cocktails. Reservations are recommended.
Rollins Mansion
When: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., April 20
What: Enjoy a buffet from Chef Jake with seasonal favorites. Kids will be able to color Easter-themed sheets and get a photo with the Easter bunny. The cost is $45 for adults, $20 for ages 5 – 12 and free for 4 and under. You can add on bottomless mimosa or Bloody Mary for $20. Reservations are required.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., April 20
What: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s restaurant, Flora, is offering three seatings for a brunch buffet. It is $40 for adults, $25 for ages 12 and under, and free for 2 and under.
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., April 20
What: Head to Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse in Des Moines for a brunch buffet feature chef carved prime rib and ham, salmon, shrimp cocktail, salads, sides, breakfast favorites, and assorted desserts. The cost is $38 for adults, $19 for ages 6 – 12, and free for kids 5 and under. Call (515) 287-0847 for a reservation.
AJ’s Steakhouse
When: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., April 20
What: Special Easter brunch with eggs benedict, classic breakfast dishes, and steak bowls. They also are offering an Easter ham dinner, pan-seared walleye, and AJ’s spring berry salad until 7 p.m.
Opa! Italian and Greek
When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., April 20
What: Enjoy an all you can eat buffet featuring friend shrimp, creamy chicken meatballs, lamb and chicken souvlaki, manicotti creamy lobster sauce, chicken Opa!, pizza, bbq beef, red potatoes, pasta alfredo, rice, and dessert for $22.99.
Machine Shed
When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
What: Enjoy a buffet full of made-to-order omelets, carved prime rib, smoked salmon, and all your breakfast favorites. Adults are $17.99, kids ages 6 – 12 are $8.99, and kids 5 and under are free.
